SOPHIA'S RISTORANTE
3545 PINE RIDGE RD, Naples FL 34109 · 239.597.0744
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/1/25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023042803 | Jun 8, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, observed ground beef sauce (50F - Cooling). Beef sauce was prepared the night prior to inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, observed ground beef sauce (50F - Cooling). Beef sauce was prepared the night prior to inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided copies of food handler training. Purchasing one book and making photo copies.
Feb 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed a box of raw chicken placed over unwashed produce. Unwashed produce included broccoli.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, observed buckets of house made red tomato sauce not covered or protected.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/1/25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located on the cook line. Operator provided paper towels at handwashing sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to food borne illnesses. Employees began signing form at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink located on the cook line. Operator provided soap at the handwashing sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle stored on the pizza oven ledge containing purple toxic substance not labeled. Operator discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located by the dish machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks (2) used by food employees next to the large floor mixer and next to the mop sink
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
May 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine - Not Set Up); Triple Sink; (Chlorine 50ppm) Operator called service technician to fix machine. Will use three compartment sink for sanitizing.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemicals In dishwasher upper shelf area. Operator moved chemicals.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Homemade caesar dressing and tuna carpaccio not designated with a secondary designation. Operator began adding asterisks to menus.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Tuna Carpaccio and Homemade Caesar Dressing made without pasteurized eggs with no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In storage area, observed two dented cans of artichoke hearts. Operator moved items from storage to receive credit from vendor.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals in spray bottles being stored over clean pots and pans. Operator moved products
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Tuna Carpaccio and Homemade Caesar Dressing made without pasteurized eggs with no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out. Employees began filing out forms
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area, plate being used to dispense breadcrumbs
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In storage area, observed two dented cans of artichoke hearts. Operator moved items from storage to receive credit from vendor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler near pasta machines
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.